1978 Buick Electra vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 66 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra.
Because 2002 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
